Health Insurance

[osbuntax611]

Can i apply for health insurance for my son. I would like to apply for medicaid for my son who is a dependent but is currently living outside usa. He is also included as my dependent on my latest tax return thanks!

[AmitaR]

No,  Medicaid generally does not provide coverage for medical costs incurred by U.S. citizens residing outside the United States. Medicaid is a state-run program, and eligibility is typically tied to residency within a specific state. 

[vithalanin]

The U.S. government does not provide insurance for U.S. citizens overseas. Not all private insurance will cover medical expenses abroad either. For more information on health, visit  Your Health Abroad. You should also review the country information page for your destination before you travel. For more information, also look at CDC insurance page.

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[MythSaraLee]

@AmitaR  Thank you. 

If he currently has around $700 gov retirement salaries, and he is pay around $200 co-payment for his Medicaid plan, could he apply for a lower-fee plan without taking a SNAP card? 

[AmitaR]

Hi MythSaraLee:

This is not specifically a tax question.  You may want to go directly to Medicaid and SNAP websites to explore resources:

https://www.medicaid.gov/

https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program

All the best!

[Pamela-M]

It depends.  Criteria must be met financially as well as non financial criteria.  
Financial - MAGI (modified adjusted gross income) is used to determine eligibility.  This would depend upon the tax household, such as those with children.  Some may be exempt from the MAGI income rules, such as those with disabilities.
Non-financial - To be eligible for Medicaid, beneficiaries generally must be residents of the state in which they would be receiving Medicaid.  They must be citizens of the United States or qualified non-citizens, such as a lawful permanent resident.
I have included a link here with more information on qualifying for Medicaid.

https://www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/eligibility-policy

Thanks for the question.

[MythSaraLee]

@Pamela-M  Thank you for the fast response.

He already contacted the Medicaid office. They said he already had a SNAP card.

But his card actually has a $0 balance. And also he co-pays $200 for his health plan monthly.

Thus we feel puzzled about this issue...